“We know that the thousands of people who come by this location every day will pause, reflect and gain respect for all that firefighters do every day,” Chief of Department Edward Kilduff said.

Members from Engine 24 and Ladder 5 attended the event, along with the firefighters’ families.

“He was a wonderful kid, what else can I say?” said Joseph Graffagnino, Sr. He is the father of Firefighter Graffagnino, who was posthumously promoted to lieutenant. “I want to thank everyone who helped make this happen.”